Deception Perception

Natalie Wears White Pear Diamond (28.71 Carats) Earrings with White Baguette Diamonds Set in White Gold by Graff and Top by Fendi. Julianne Wears White Pear, Marquise and Round Diamond (42.34 Carats) Flower Earrings Set in White Gold by Graff, Julianne Wears Dress by Cdlm.

In May December, Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman embody psychologically complex and manipulative characters entwined in a cerebral game of cat-and-mouse. To pull it off, they found in each other simple honesty and trust

By Missy Schwartz

Photography by Marilyn Minter

There was no time for rehearsal. The 23-day shooting schedule barely allowed for the actors to get to know one another, much less exchange copious notes about their process.